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L787 WPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,318 mi
Last recorded141,318 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL787 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank damp

vehicle generally getting rusty underneath

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank damp

vehicle generally getting rusty underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,013 miles

Offside Front Panard rod bush worn.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 141,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Panard rod bush worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 139,748 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm keeps falling off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Axle stabiliser bar bush has excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,048 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BY DRIVERS DOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,070 miles

N/S/F tyre has small split

N/S/R hub seal area damp

Rear differential damp

drivers door top half cracked resulting in movement

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front tractor joints n/s and o/s damp

rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion

slight play in steering box

Fail 31 Oct 2016 126,070 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F tyre has small split

N/S/R hub seal area damp

Rear differential damp

drivers door top half cracked resulting in movement

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front tractor joints n/s and o/s damp

rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,694 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fron swivel joint seals have a slight leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 111,892 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fron swivel joint seals have a slight leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,197 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,211 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 104,560 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

steering drop arm joint boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 100,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,746 miles

slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,076 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L787 WPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L787 WPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L787 WPX registered?

L787 WPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L787 WPX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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